Police seek driver after woman seriously injured in Rotorua hit-and-run

Friday 6 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 6 Jun 2025, 11:37am

A woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident near the intersection of Haupapa and Tutanekai streets in central Rotorua on Thursday night. Police are searching for the driver of a red ute that allegedly fled the scene. Authorities stated the crash could have been fatal.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 6 Jun 2025, 11:06am

   Rotorua hit-and-run investigation: Woman injured, police seek witnesses (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 6 Jun 2025, 11:27am

   Red ute sought after woman seriously injured in central Rotorua (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 6 Jun 2025, 11:37am

   Woman seriously injured in Rotorua hit-and-run (opens in new tab)

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